AllAustralia-United Arab Emirates Free Trade Agreement (CEPA)
Senator the Hon. Don FarrellSenator for South AustraliaSpecial Minister of StateMinister for Trade and TourismDeputy Leader of the Government in the Senate MEDIA RELEASE The Albanese Government will commence negotiations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a trade agreement (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement), in the new year. The Government is committed to securing a […]
Government releases SA Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Report
MEDIA RELEASE Building on our proud legacy as Australia’s Defence State, South Australian workers and businesses will be instrumental in delivering the nation’s suite of critical defence infrastructure – bolstering the security of our nation and people for decades to come. The State Government is partnering with the Commonwealth Government to help the defence industry […]
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security to review further intelligence reforms
MEDIA RELEASE At the request of the Minister for Home Affairs, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced a review of the National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No.3) Bill 2023. The Bill would amend several pieces of national security legislation to address twelve recommendations of the 2020 […]
Naval sustainment dock key to sovereign industrial capability
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for International Development and the Pacific MEDIA RELEASE The Albanese Government is delivering a sovereign industrial base and lifting Defence capability by partnering with Thales Australia to operate and maintain the Captain Cook Graving Dock in Sydney. The continued operation of the graving dock at Garden Island […]
Defence seeks partners for Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s first mission projects
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for International Development and the Pacific MEDIA RELEASE The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) is now seeking industry and research partners to co-design projects as part of the Albanese Government’s commitment to transforming Australia’s defence innovation ecosystem and delivering the advanced technologies needed for our national security. […]
Visit to the United States for Defence industry talks and annual Ministerial Development Dialogue
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for International Development and the Pacific MEDIA RELEASE This week I will travel to the United States to discuss the expansion of the industrial power of the Alliance and Australia’s domestic manufacturing industry, and deepen cooperation on international development and the Pacific. The strong relationship between our […]
Australian Hull Steel for Australian SSN-AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarines
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for International Development and the Pacific MEDIA RELEASE Australian-made steel will be used in the construction of Australia’s conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarines built at Osborne Naval Shipyard, South Australia, subject to a comprehensive qualification process. The Australian Submarine Agency has entered into a contract with Australian steel manufacturer, […]
Offshore Patrol Vessel Projects of Concern Summit held in Canberra
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for International Development and the Pacific MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Government is continuing to prioritise getting Defence acquisition projects back on track under its reinvigorated Projects of Concern process. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, Luerssen Australia’s Chairman, Mr Tim Wagner and senior Defence […]
Civil Military Air Traffic Management System Projects of Concern Summit
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for International Development and the Pacific The Hon Catherine King MPMinister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government JOINT MEDIA RELEASE A Projects of Concern summit was held today on the Civil Military Air Traffic Management System (OneSKY-CMATS) project. The summit agreed to finalise a contract […]
Cook Government signs deal with major UK defence company
Hon. Paul Papalia CSC MLAMinister for Defence Industry Hon. Simone McGurk MLAMinister for Training and Workforce Development JOINT MEDIA RELEASE * The WA Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Babcock Australasia* The MoU has a focus on industry development alongside workforce training and upskilling* Babcock International sustains the entire UK submarine fleet […]